CHARLOTTE — The Panthers aren't going to get caught short in the backfield again.
On Thursday afternoon, running back D'Onta Foreman officially signed with Carolina on a one-year deal.
Foreman was a productive backup for Tennessee last year, stepping in when Derrick Henry was injured and running 133 times for 566 yards and three touchdowns.
Foreman had three 100-yard rushing games in the second half of the season for the Titans, keeping them afloat while their star back was out with a foot injury.
The 6-foot-1, 236-pounder was originally a third-round pick of the Texans.
The Panthers needed some insurance for Christian McCaffrey, who has struggled with injuries of his own the last two years. Rookie Chuba Hubbard filled in capably at times, but Foreman offers a more experienced alternative.
Foreman has played in 26 career games with Tennessee (2020-21) and Houston (2017-18).
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) tries to get past Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King (25) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Houston Texans' D'Onta Foreman catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman, right, is stopped by a group of Miami Dolphins defenders in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) is knocked out of bounds short of the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defenders Josh Norman (26) and Jimmie Ward, right, in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) scores on a 34-yard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. Foreman was injured on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) rushes during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans' D'Onta Foreman scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) is introduced for an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman plays against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'onta Foreman (7) during player warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) comes onto the field for an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back D'Onta Foreman runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) leaves the field after the Titans beat the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman plays against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 21-yard run against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
El running back de los Titans de Tennessee D'Onta Foreman y el quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebran luego de que Foreman anotó un touchdown en el partido de la NFL contra los Dolphins de Miami, el domingo 2 de enero de 2022, en Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Foto/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman flexes his muscles as he is introduced to come onto the field for an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) is upended by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tramon Williams (25) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92), left, and linebacker Pete Werner (20) chase Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) out of bounds during an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman runs during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) is hit by Houston Texans middle linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) tackles Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) reacts to a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) carries the football with Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) defending during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. The Steelers won 19-13.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (45) scores a touchdown ahead of Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) runs against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
